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Melbourne's data centre boom, fueled by AI demand, is straining water and power systems, prompting calls for sustainable planning.
Melbourne is fast becoming a top hub for hyperscale data centres, surpassing Sydney in planned projects due to available land, quicker approvals, and reliable power.
This growth, driven by AI and cloud demand, is straining water and electricity systems, with data centres projected to use up to 19% of the city’s energy by 2050 and exceeding most large non-residential water users.
Melbourne Water requires upfront payments for infrastructure upgrades, while the energy market operator warns of grid pressure, expecting data centres to consume 8% of electricity by 2030.
Experts stress the need for better coordination, renewable integration, and community engagement to balance economic benefits with sustainability and data sovereignty.
El auge de los centros de datos de Melbourne, impulsado por la demanda de IA, está sobrecargando los sistemas de agua y energía, lo que provoca llamados a la planificación sostenible.